Numbers 2:4
Numbers 2:4 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 74,600.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.
The number of his army was seventy-four thousand, six hundred.
and he has 74,600 men.
And his hoste and the nomber of the were seuentie and foure thousande and sixe hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] four and seventy thousand and six hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were seventy-four thousand six hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were seventy and four thousand and six hundred.
And the whole sum of the fighting men of his stock, were seventy-four thousand six hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:4
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֛ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:4
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֛ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:4
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Context — The Order of the Camps
2“The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.
3On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab,
4and his division numbers 74,600.
5The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, 6and his division numbers 54,400.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:22 | These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:27 | those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600. |
Numbers 2:4 Summary
This verse, Numbers 2:4, tells us that the tribe of Judah had 74,600 people, which is a big number. This shows us that God was taking care of the Israelites and making them strong, just like He promised to Abraham in Genesis 12:2. The Israelites were organized into tribes and each tribe had its own leader, like Nahshon son of Amminadab, who helped them follow God's plan (as seen in Exodus 18:13-26). This reminds us that God is a God of order and wants us to work together and follow His plan for our lives, as stated in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the large number of people in Judah's division?
The large number of people in Judah's division, 74,600, highlights God's blessing and faithfulness to the tribe, as seen in Numbers 2:4, and is a reminder of the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 to make his descendants numerous.
Why is it important to know the specific numbers of each tribe?
Knowing the specific numbers of each tribe, like the 74,600 in Judah's division, helps us understand the organizational structure and the vast number of people God was leading in the wilderness, as described in Exodus 12:37 and Numbers 1:46.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers?
This verse, Numbers 2:4, is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, which emphasizes God's guidance, provision, and faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3 and Numbers 9:23.
What can we learn from the leadership of Nahshon son of Amminadab?
Nahshon son of Amminadab's leadership, as mentioned in Numbers 2:3-4, demonstrates the importance of trusted and faithful leaders in God's plan, similar to the leaders appointed in Exodus 18:25 and Numbers 11:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- How does the organization and structure of the Israelites' camp, with each tribe having a specific place, reflect God's order and design in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Judah, be a blessing to others and reflect God's faithfulness in my community?
- What are some ways I can trust in God's guidance and provision, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness, and how can I apply this trust to my daily life?
- How can I, like Nahshon son of Amminadab, demonstrate faithful leadership in my own sphere of influence, whether at home, work, or church?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:4
And his host, and those that were numbered of them,.... As they had been before; and, supposing these words to be the words of God, there is no necessity of rendering them in the future, as some have
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:4
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 2:4
4. Those that were numbered — These words are simply explanatory of his host. The better translation would be his host, even those of them who were mustered.